Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 10 mm -
Weight 45 g -
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g Case only: 27.8 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Voice control, gesture control Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Band Type Link bracelet Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-A7 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Standby Time 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2725
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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